Richmond, VA (WTVR) Check out the Free Stuff I found for you this week. And check back often, I’m always adding new listings. Thanks. Cheryl
FREE TICKETS: Beat the government shutdown with a little classical music. The Richmond Symphony is offering all furloughed federal employees two free tickets to Verdi’s Requiem. This weekend, Saturday October 19 at 8 p.m and Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. at the Carpenter Theater. The concert also features the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Bring your Federal ID to the box office between now and performance time to claim your tickets. Details HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: First-ever Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival. Sat. Oct. 19 at the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center , 6406 Courthouse Rd. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traditional music and dancing, and food. DetailsHERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Harvest Festival this Saturday at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park. Noon to 4 p.m, there’ll be many hands on activities for the entire family, along with a pumpkin patch where children can choose a free gourd. Life music and stage performers too. For information, call 804-501-5134. More details HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Randolph Macon College hosts an evening with political analyst Michael Steele at the Performing Arts Center . 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17. Tickets are required. Get yours HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Family Arts Day Celebration. Sunday October 20 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. University of Richmond Modlin Center. Free hands-on art activities, entertainment refreshments and exhibit tours. Details HERE.
FREE ADMISSION: Fall Festival for the whole family. Sun. Oct 20 at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church (4301 Patterson Ave. Richmond) Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, costume contest and more. 2 p.m to 5 p.m. Details HERE.
FREE EVENT: Howl-O-Ween. Sun. Oct. 20 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Point Fashion Park. Magic show, pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, dog costume contest and dog trick-or-treating. Details HERE.
FREE EVENT FOR DADS & KIDS: First Things First of Greater Richmond presents ‘All Pro Dad’ a free dinner and program for Fathers and children . The next one is coming up at 6:30pm on October 17th, with more sessions in November.
FREE TOURS: The Hanover Historical Society offers free Open House tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are required. DetailsHERE.
FREE FLAG CLEANING: Get your American flag cleaned for free at any Puritan Cleaners any day of the year. Details HERE.
FREE PROGRAM: “Stories at the Museum” at the Virginia Historical Society. All ages welcome, every program will include a group reading of the selected book and a related craft activity. The one hour programs will take place the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Details [HERE].
FREE CREDIT REPORTS: Get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. Your personal information is completely protected. This site is sponsored by Equifax,Trans-Union and Experian.
FREE FOR ACTIVE MILITARY: Free annual passes to America’s National Parks (value $80) are now available to members of the military and their families free of charge. The pass allows entrance to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The free pass will be made available for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not to military veterans or retirees. Military personnel can get the passes by showing their military I.D at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee.
FREE LESSON: Take a free introductory lesson; ice skating or ice hockey at either SkateNation Plus in Short Pump or Richmond Ice Zone in Midlothian.
LOTS OF FREE STUFF: How about getting and giving stuff free? The Freecycle Network is made up of nearly five thousand groups and nearly 70-thousand members around the world who are getting and giving away stuff free. Membership is free It’s a great way to recycle, get rid of items you don’t want, and get things you do.
KIDS EAT FREE: All children eat free at Quaker Steak & Lube Sundays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The deal is good for children age 10 and under. The Richmond-area location is at 8000 W. Broad St.
FREE QDOBA: Children eat free at Qdoba on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
FREE KIDS MEALS: Kids eat free at McAlister’s Deli every Tuesday from 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. There are two locations in the Richmond area, Gayton Crossing and Westchester Commons in Midlothian.
FREE STUFF: If you’re a Facebook member, a lot of restaurants are currently offering freebies, if you “like” them on Facebook. Search for your favorite and see if they have an offer. And while you’re on Facebook, stop by the CBS 6 page and “like” us too.
FREE FIREHOUSE SUBS: A lot of restaurants offer birthday clubs that you have to sign up for, to get freebies on your special day. At Firehouse Subs, just show up on your birthday with I.D with your birth date, and get a free medium sub. There are several locations in the metro area.
FREE ADMISSION: Enjoy free admission all year long to The Virginia Historical Society, with access to the museum galleries and research library. The museum is at 428 North Boulevard in Richmond.
FREE JEWELRY: The Silver Jewelry Club offers an assortment of free, pure sterling silver jewelry every day. From pendants to rings to earrings, all you pay is the shipping and handling.
FIND FREE WI-FI ACCESS: Want to know which local restaurants and coffee shops offer free wireless internet access? Get a directory for Greater Richmond or any city worldwide, by clicking here.
FREE LONG DISTANCE: Make free, 10-minute long distance and international calls to select locations, just by listening to a short, ten-second ad first. Get your local access number to “Freephone2phone” here.
FREE 411 CALLS: Never pay to call information again. 800-FREE-411 works for both residential and business listings across America. All you have to do is listen to a 10-second commercial before getting the listing you want, but the service is free.
FREE COMPUTER TECH HELP: If you have a problem with your computer, and no budget to fix it, Protonic offers free computer support and computer-related information online and by e-mail. This free service is manned by volunteers world-wide.
If you know of any event, or great free offer, e-mail is to me at freestuff@wtvr.com
